6
OPERATION
The disc cultivator is used to break up clods of dirt and
to uproot small weeds in plowed soil.
1.
Before starting, make sure the soil is dry enough by
squeezing some in your hand. If it forms a ball that
doesn't crumble, the soil is too wet for discing. Wet
soil will pack between the disc blades.
2.
Adjust the discs to the desired angle setting. The
disc cultivator has five angle adjustment positions.
The adjustment holes are located in the center of
the tray frame, inside the weight rack. For more
aggressive cultivating, move to the rear adjust-
ment position. For less aggressive cultivating,
move to the front adjustment position.
To adjust the angle of a disc assembly, remove
the innermost 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex bolt, 1.25" washer,
and 3/8" Nylock hex nut that secures the disc
anchor strap to the tray frame. Then move the disk
assembly so that the anchor strap is lined up with
the desired adjustment hole. Install the bolt and
washer, then tighten the nut to lock in the setting.
Repeat this procedure for the other disc assem-
bly. See figure 6.
CAUTION: DISC BLADES HAVE SHARP
EDGES. USE CARE WHEN WORKING
AROUND THE DISC CULTIVATOR. WEAR
GLOVES FOR EXTRA PROTECTION
AGAINST CUTS.
FIGURE 6
DISC ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
(TOP VIEW)
MAINTENANCE
1. Check for and tighten any loose hardware before
each use.
2. Clean the discs and lightly oil only bare metal after
each use.
3. Lubricate all four bearing hanger brackets at grease
fittings
with
grease after each use.
4. Remove all dirt and rust. Touch up paint before
placing disc cultivator in storage.
5. Store disc cultivator inside a dry area.
3. To break up dirt clods in plowed soil, start discing
slowly at first. As the clods are broken up, the
speed may be gradually increased. Disc the soil
using a crisscross pattern for best results.
4. Up to 160 lbs. of weight may be added to help
increase penetration. 40 lb. suitcase weights can
be attached to the center weight rack, or concrete
blocks or other weights may be tied or strapped to
the cultivator tray. Before adding weight, the disc
cultivator should be attached to the tow vehicle
with the cultivator lowered to the ground.
WEIGHT RACK
3/4" SPACER
MAST
LIFT
STRAP
